http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/wsi/2002/3188

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2002/3188/regulation/5/2019-03-28

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, WALES

2024-05-15

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2019-03-28

These Regulations, which apply only to Wales, implement Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC (“the Deliberate Release Directive”). They revoke the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3280) and make amendments to Part VI of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (“the 1990 Act”). The Regulations are divided into nine parts and have five Schedules.

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002

Rheoliadau Organeddau A Addaswyd Yn Enetig (Eu Gollwng Yn Fwriadol) (Cymru) 2002

reg. 16(1)(aa)

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release and Transboundary Movement) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Rheoliadau Organeddau a Addaswyd yn Enetig (Eu Gollwng yn Fwriadol a’u Symud ar draws Ffin) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Cymru) (Ymadael â’r UE) 2019

reg. 3(5)(b)

reg. 1(3)

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002

Rheoliadau Organeddau A Addaswyd Yn Enetig (Eu Gollwng Yn Fwriadol) (Cymru) 2002

reg. 16(1)(e)

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release and Transboundary Movement) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Rheoliadau Organeddau a Addaswyd yn Enetig (Eu Gollwng yn Fwriadol a’u Symud ar draws Ffin) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Cymru) (Ymadael â’r UE) 2019

reg. 3(5)(e)

reg. 1(3)

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002

Rheoliadau Organeddau A Addaswyd Yn Enetig (Eu Gollwng Yn Fwriadol) (Cymru) 2002

reg. 16(1)(g)

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release and Transboundary Movement) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Rheoliadau Organeddau a Addaswyd yn Enetig (Eu Gollwng yn Fwriadol a’u Symud ar draws Ffin) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Cymru) (Ymadael â’r UE) 2019

reg. 3(5)(f)

reg. 1(3)

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002

Rheoliadau Organeddau A Addaswyd Yn Enetig (Eu Gollwng Yn Fwriadol) (Cymru) 2002

reg. 16(2)

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release and Transboundary Movement) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Rheoliadau Organeddau a Addaswyd yn Enetig (Eu Gollwng yn Fwriadol a’u Symud ar draws Ffin) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) (Cymru) (Ymadael â’r UE) 2019

reg. 3(5)(g)

reg. 1(3)

Part IGeneral

Meaning of “damage to the environment” etc.5

1

The amendments of section 107 of the Act (meaning of “damage to the environment” etc.) made by regulation 4 of the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 2002, as described in paragraph (2), also have effect in relation to Wales.

2

The amendments referred to in paragraph (1)—

a

substitute for subsection (2) (meaning of “environment”)—

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The “environment” includes land, air and water and living organisms supported by any of those media.

b

in subsection (3) (meaning of “damage to the environment”) omit “to the living organisms supported by the environment”,

c

substitute for subsection (6) (meaning of “harm”)—

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“Harm” means adverse effects as regards the health of humans or the environment.

d

substitute for subsection (9) (meaning of organism being under a person’s “control”)—

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Organisms of any description are under the “control” of a person where he keeps them contained by measures designed to limit their contact with humans and the environment and to prevent or minimise the risk of harm.

and

e

substitute for subsection (11) (meaning of organism being “marketed”)—

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Genetically modified organisms of any description are “marketed” by a person when products consisting of or including such organisms are placed on the market by being made available to other persons, whether or not for consideration.